UK Launches National Year of Reading to Tackle Youth Literacy
With reading for pleasure at a 20-year low, a new UK-wide initiative for 2026 aims to distribute 72,000 books and reignite a love of stories, starting with art. Discover how.
With reading for pleasure at a 20-year low, a new UK-wide initiative for 2026 aims to distribute 72,000 books and reignite a love of stories, starting with art. Discover how.
Discover the top mindfulness and self-help books for 2026, curated by Metro. From Mel Robbins to Dr Julie Smith, find your guide to a calmer, clearer year ahead.
From 'Wuthering Heights' to 'Dune: Part Three', discover the gripping books you need to read in 2026 before they become major movie blockbusters. Start your reading list now!
Discover the books captivating writers and Guardian readers this December, from Iris Murdoch's 'The Green Knight' to Claire Keegan's 'Small Things Like These'. Join the literary conversation.
A first look at the major Australian books slated for 2026, from daring fiction and climate narratives to powerful nonfiction reckonings. Discover the titles shaping OzLit.
Australian tennis stars Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis are set to reunite their 'Special K' doubles partnership for the 2026 Australian Open, marking a major comeback. Read the full story here.
Cartoonist Tom Gauld perfectly skewers our annual, overly ambitious reading goals in his latest Guardian comic. Discover why his witty take on 'reading resolutions' is so relatable.
Aerial skier Reilly Flanagan and cross-country skier Hannah Price represent Australia's underdog spirit in a last-ditch effort to qualify for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games.
Get ready for a massive year in entertainment. Our definitive guide covers everything from Oasis reunion rumours and Madonna's comeback to AI cinema, K-pop returns, and Zendaya's box office dominance.
Australian teenager Indra Brown has won her first World Cup freeski halfpipe gold medal in Calgary, becoming the youngest Aussie to achieve the feat and edging closer to the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Waluwarra traditional owners are reunited with ancestors' remains, taken over a century ago. A powerful act of reconciliation as museums struggle with repatriation backlog.
From 'Wuthering Heights' to 'The Odyssey', discover the major books being adapted into films in 2026. Get ahead and read the stories first.
As the 2026 season begins, Carlos Alcaraz's split from coach Juan Carlos Ferrero is the major storyline. We analyse his rivalry with Jannik Sinner and the state of the ATP and WTA tours.
Explore our roundup of five powerful new poetry collections from leading UK poets, including Sean O'Brien and Tess Jolly. Discover themes of work, faith, and identity.
Your complete guide to 2026's biggest television, from the return of 'Rivals' and 'Baby Reindeer' follow-up to a new 'Buffy' and major drama series. Dates and details inside.
Award-winning novelist Andrew Miller reveals the books that changed him, from DH Lawrence's 'The Rainbow' to the strange genius of Penelope Fitzgerald. Discover his literary journey.
Tennis legend Venus Williams, aged 45, has been granted a wild card for the 2026 Australian Open, marking a historic return to Melbourne Park. Discover her incredible journey.
Cartoonist David Squires outlines a realistic wishlist for Australian football in 2026, covering the Socceroos, Matildas, and A-League. Discover the key hopes for the year ahead.
Australian property values are set to rise at least 5% in 2026, following an 8.6% surge last year. Explore the data, city breakdowns, and the growing generational home ownership gap.
An Australian man has reportedly died while serving with Ukrainian forces against Russia. The incident highlights the ongoing international involvement in the conflict. Read the full report.
Your complete guide to 2026's packed sporting calendar, from the Australian Open and a historic Women's Test at Lord's to the FIFA World Cup and Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
A look at the six major factors, from inflation to infighting, that will define the political landscape for PM Albanese and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley in the crucial year ahead. Discover the key tests for both leaders.
Australia gears up for a blockbuster 2026 sporting year, hosting the Commonwealth Games and Women's Rugby World Cup while chasing glory abroad. Discover the key dates.
Gold prices surge 70% as sticky inflation and an AI bubble threaten Australia's economy in 2026. Discover the key trends and risks for investors.
Discover the tarot card that will define 2026 for your zodiac sign. Get a sneak peek into career, love, and purpose themes for the coming year. Read your 2026 horoscope now.
Australian authors and comedians, including Kathy Lette and Trent Dalton, share hilarious and cringe-worthy stories of the awful alcoholic concoctions they survived in their youth. Read their tales of fireball sambucas and vodka spiders.
Discover the most anticipated Australian cinema of 2026, featuring Rebel Wilson's directorial debut, a Daisy Ridley zombie thriller, and new projects with Olivia Colman and Tom Hiddleston. Explore the full list here.
Sky News's Trump 100 team previews a potentially defining 2026 in US politics. Martha Kelner, James Matthews & Mark Stone analyse the year ahead. Listen to the New Year's special now.
Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout reflects on a whirlwind 2025, buying a family home and setting sub-20 second times as he plans a gap year to focus on the 200m ahead of major championships.
Discover the biggest blockbusters of 2026, from Christopher Nolan's $250m 'The Odyssey' to long-awaited sequels like 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'. Plan your cinema year now.